Jonathan W. Anderson and City of Oaks Lawprovide solutions to clients facing legal issues. Hire him for professional representation to accomplish your goals.

About OUR FIRM

Jonathan W. Anderson (Jon) is an attorney in private practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is the managing member of his law practice, City of Oaks Law, with offices on Fairview Road in the Five Points District.

He is a magna cum laude graduate of the Wake Forest School of Law. Before Wake, he
attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduating with honors in 2005.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Italian after studying abroad in Florence at the Lorenzo de' Medici Institute. He is currently enrolled in the executive LLM program on taxation at the New York University School of Law.

Jon has experience working with clients large and small. He began his career working
at a large law firm that represented a national retailer in its acquisition of property. He also worked at the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, as a law clerk, assisting in the regulation of real estate brokerage. Now, he represents entrepreneurs, small business
owners, and investors in their endeavors. His experience from multiple
perspectives provides him a wide array of tools for solving legal problems.

He also provides counsel to various nonprofit organizations. He has served as general
counsel to the Triangle Greenways Council advising on matters related to real estate
acquisition, regulatory compliance, and other charitable pursuits. Jon remains involved
with Triangle Greenways as a board member and advisor on issues involving property
acquisition and conservation.

In his spare time, Jon enjoys hiking, jogging, playing chess, and spending time with his wife and son.

Jon Anderson of City of Oaks Law

Our Legal Services

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is a journey filled with risk, reward, and adventure. Whether you are promoting your first venture or launching your latest success, your efforts to protect the business and your interests in it legally will be time well spent. Organizing a business entity for limited liability is only the first step. Following the legal steps with the guidance of an experienced attorney can save you time, effort, and money on your journey to profitability.

Compliance with the myriad of authorities that regulate small business requires knowledge and continuous effort. Do not ignore the need for permits, licenses, or entitlements. Disregard the Internal Revenue Service or Department of Revenue at your own peril. If you have a question about whether your business is compliant in these areas, then you need to consult with an experienced attorney. Jon can give you peace of mind and help you find ways to structure your affairs efficiently. If you have a business partner, it is essential that you have a written agreement defining your obligations to each other.

The rebounding economy is creating endless opportunity. Take advantage of the opportunities presented to you. Go out and run your business. Do everything you can to protect your business. As it grows, learn to be a sophisticated consumer of legal services. Every business owner plays the role of a lawyer from time to time. Knowing when to retain professional representation is crucial to the success of your venture.

Real Estate

The purchase of real estate is an exciting venture. Having a team of professionals on your side is crucial. Your real estate closing attorney is the last line of defense in assuring the soundness of your deal. Retain an experienced lawyer to look out for your interest.

Jon has focused his practice on real estate law for a number of years. He represents purchasers, developers, builders, lenders, and almost every other party possible to a real estate transaction. He works with landlords and tenants in disputes. His experience as a law clerk at the North Carolina Real Estate Commission informs his advice to real estate agents. He also handles short sales, workouts, and foreclosure defense. His varied experiences provide him a wide array of tools for solving problems.

Jon is an approved attorney with most financial institutions and title insurance companies. His rates are competitive. He is willing to travel in most circumstances. And, he is commissioned as a North Carolina notary. He also utilizes state-of-the-art technology in closing real estate transactions.

Real estate law is based on ancient principles. Only with an in depth understanding of those principles can a real estate professional advise on what is possible to do and not do. Allow Jon to help you assist with your transaction, he will do everything possible to help your transaction be a success.

Employment

Employees and employers have different perspectives on the rights and responsibility of one another. North Carolina is generally an employer-friendly state; however, employers can easily run afoul of federal, state, and local laws that govern their relationship with employees and independent contractors. Employers need the facts to understand how to avoid unintended violations.

On the other hand, employees need counsel on their right to be protected under the law. Many people are surprised to learn that you can be fired for no reason at all. You cannot be fired for a prohibited reason (e.g. race, sex, national origin, religion, etc.), but you can be fired merely because your boss does not work well with you or your employer has decided to move its business in a different direction. You cannot be fired if the underlying reason if because of your age, race, sex, ethnicity, whistleblowing in some cases, or a number of other prohibited reasons. Jon can help you understand what is and is not a prohibited reason.

Jon can assist both employers and employees with the review and negotiation of employment contracts, severance agreements, and non-compete agreements. He also provides counsel and represents clients in employment discrimination, sexual harassment, disparate treatment, Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act, Wage and Hour Act, and hostile work environment cases, and Employment Security Commission hearings. He has assisted employers in labor and workers’ compensation audits with great success and drafted guidelines and policies for best practices.

Employment law is filled with deadlines. There are required procedures that you must follow in order to protect your rights. If you have an issue, do not delay in arranging a consultation.

IRS Circular 230 Disclaimer: To ensure compliance with IRS Circular 230, any U.S. federal tax advice provided in this communication is not intended or written to be used, and it cannot be used by the recipient or any other taxpayer (i) for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on the recipient or any other taxpayer, or (ii) in promoting, marketing or recommending to another party a partnership or other entity, investment plan, arrangement or other transaction addressed herein.

City of Oaks Law is the trade name of The Law Office of Jonathan W. Anderson, PLLC. It is a private law practice, not affiliated with any government agency. It is registered with the North Carolina State Bar pursuant to Rule 7.5(a) of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Use of the this web site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the law firm.